Location: Santa Monica, CA/Remote
Schedule: Standard Office Hours
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Pay range: $70.00 - $80.00
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Global Supply Chain Organization. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading multiple projects, including:
- Launching new products in major markets.
- Managing partnerships and alliance teams.
- Overseeing technology and manufacturing transfers.
- Driving continuous improvement in commercial and clinical drug product manufacturing.
- Ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and global regulatory standards for drug products and medical devices.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Provide project management support for programs led by the Product Launch and Change Planning (PLCP) function.
- Support PLCP initiatives and cross-functional project teams by defining objectives, scope, tasks, and milestones.
- Develop project schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress, and manage risks to ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
- Apply project management best practices to streamline planning and execution.
- Track and analyze project metrics to enhance performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with project leaders to ensure effective meetings and manage team activities between meetings.
- Document meeting minutes, track action items, decisions, and manage project communications to keep all stakeholders informed of progress.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with others in a proactive and constructive manner.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
- Problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage uncertainty, track detailed plans, and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Strong business acumen to manage project costs and understand the business impact of assigned projects.
- Ability to multitask and work across global sites and cultures.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet is a plus.
Education & Experience:
- BA/BS with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MBA/MS with 3+ years of relevant experience in a related field.
- 3+ years managing cross-functional teams and multi-site projects or programs.
- Experience with product launches in regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices, is preferred.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical operations and cGMP environments is highly desirable.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
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